10 Must-See Concert Tours Still Rocking 2025
CHICAGO — With 2025 in full swing, live music is enjoying one of its biggest years yet — and the stage isn’t cooling off anytime soon. From sold-out stadiums to theatrical rock revivals, some of the world’s biggest stars are still touring across North America, Europe, and beyond.
Whether you’re a fan of genre-bending pop or hardcore metal, here are 10 concert tours still dominating the scene in 2025, all with tickets still available — if you move fast.
Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter Tour
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour is reshaping country-pop with dazzling visuals and a bold setlist that spans both Cowboy Carter and Lemonade. Her futuristic staging blended with Southern Americana creates one of the most talked-about performances of the year — and it’s still going strong across the U.S. and Europe.
Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem Tour
Country fans are still flocking to Morgan Wallen’s stadium-filling tour, which delivers crowd-pleasing hits and emotional anthems. As one of the biggest country tours of 2025, the tour continues into late fall with stops across major U.S. cities and international dates.
Coldplay – Music of the Spheres World Tour
Coldplay’s global mega-tour hasn’t lost momentum. Featuring LED wristbands, environmental themes, and hits from “Yellow” to “Higher Power,” this immersive show is currently touring Asia and Europe. It remains a fan-favorite for those seeking a sustainable, high-tech concert experience.
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour
Billie’s unique blend of vulnerable lyrics and experimental stage design has made her tour a must-see for alternative pop fans. With fall dates still ahead, her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour stands out as a theatrical, emotionally resonant live experience.
Lady Gaga – Mayhem Ball World Tour
Gaga’s return to the road is nothing short of operatic. With cinematic lighting, outrageous costumes, and a genre-defying setlist, the Mayhem Ball is a sensory overload still captivating fans across the U.S. and Europe well into fall.
My Chemical Romance – Long Live The Black Parade Tour
Celebrating the iconic Black Parade album, MCR’s full-album performance is drawing massive crowds in a tour that feels both nostalgic and reborn. With dates stretching into late summer, this one’s a holy grail for emo and alt-rock fans.
Iron Maiden – Run For Your Lives World Tour
The metal gods are back with one of the most theatrical productions of the year. Packed with pyrotechnics and power riffs, Iron Maiden is keeping metal alive and loud in 2025, still tearing through North America and Europe.
Lorde – Ultrasound World Tour
Supporting her album Virgin, Lorde’s indie-pop performances are visually minimalist and deeply emotional. Touring through early 2026, her shows are as much art installations as concerts — especially appealing to fans of introspective pop.
Lainey Wilson – Whirlwind World Tour
Lainey Wilson’s genre-blending energy is turning heads across the U.S. and U.K. With powerful vocals and a mix of blues, rock, and country, her Whirlwind Tour is a modern country highlight that continues through November.
Shawn Mendes – On The Road Again Tour
Back after a hiatus, Mendes is serenading sold-out venues with ballads, new music, and upbeat anthems. With a sleek stage production and heartfelt performances, his fall dates across North America and Europe make this tour one to catch before it wraps.
Looking Ahead: Still Time to Catch These Shows
From Beyoncé’s high-concept spectacle to Lorde’s geometric stage design and Iron Maiden’s roaring metal legacy, live music in 2025 is more alive than ever. With months left in the year, there’s still time to grab tickets and be part of the global music celebration.
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